Case study · Geraardsbergen
Spacious holiday home in Geraardsbergen: more weeks, less work
The owner was self-managing in Geraardsbergen and stuck at about 40% occupancy. After Casiola Belgium took over pricing, channels and guest communication, occupancy sits at 62% — same property, no extra investment.
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- Holiday home, 4 bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 guests
- Geraardsbergen
What changed in numbers?
| Metric | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | 40% | 62% | +22 pp |
| Average nightly rate | €125 | €140 | +12% |
| Annual revenue | €18.250 | €31.640 | +73% |
| Guest rating | 4,4 | 4,8 | +0,4 |
What was the problem?
One channel, flat rates all year and slow replies to guest questions. Outside summer the calendar in Geraardsbergen stayed empty, and cleaning plus key handovers ate every weekend.
What did we change?
Full onboarding in two weeks: professional photography and a rewritten listing, distribution across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and our own direct channel, dynamic pricing per season and weekday, guest replies within the hour, and a fixed local cleaning and linen team checking the property after every stay.
What was the result?
Occupancy from 40% to 62%, average nightly rate from €125 to €140, and an average guest rating of 4.8. The owner gets one transparent report and one payout each month.
Frequently asked questions about these numbers
- It depends on location, capacity and finish. This example shows realistic growth without renovating: from low occupancy to a full calendar at a higher average nightly rate. Ask for a tailored calculation through the revenue calculator.
- €99 per month per property (incl. VAT) plus 15% of the gross rental income of every reservation. Cancel anytime, no notice period.
- About two weeks from intake to first publication: photography, listing, pricing, channels and the local team are ready by then.
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